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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,912.60, 989,868.90 and 423,716.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,912.60, 989,868.90 and 423,716.60 is: 635,574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,912.60 : 989,868.90 = 423,716.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,912.60/989,868.90 = 423,716.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,912.60x = 989,868.90 × 423,716.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,912.60x = 419,423,884,753.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,423,884,753.74/659,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,574.90

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